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What is the process known as “thermoforming” or “vacuum forming”?

April 26, 2017known process thermoforming vacuum forming

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What is the process known as “thermoforming” or “vacuum forming”?

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Vacuum forming, known generically as Thermoforming is the process in which a sheet of plastic is held in a frame, heated to a prescribed temperature, and pulled down into or over a mold. Vacuum is applied to keep the plastic in place and held tight to the tool or mold.